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I couldn’t tell the difference from a regular dentist,’ says satisfied patient 

Minnesota dentists now see, and get, value from dental therapists, who’ve been practicing in that state for a decade

Through an interpreter, dental therapist Katy Leiviska explains to Sana Tamang how her 4-year-old son, Ryan, would benefit from the application of dental sealants.

Dental therapists in Minnesota help more low-income kids and adults get the oral care they need

Expanding access: A decade of dental therapists in Minnesota

University of Minnesota Ph.D. candidate Jason Hicks testifies in favor of 2019 SB 89 before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on August 21, 2019

2019 SB 89 would provide for the licensure of dental therapists, who are health care practitioners who may engage in the limited practice of dentistry.

Badger Institute Policy Analyst Julie Grace testifies in favor of 2019 SB 89 before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on August 21, 2019

2019 SB 89 would provide for the licensure of dental therapists, who are health care practitioners who may engage in the limited practice of dentistry.

The creation of the dental therapy profession in Wisconsin through Senate Bill 89 would be an important step in improving access to and usage of dental care for disadvantaged and underserved populations in Wisconsin and potentially reducing negative economic and societal costs associated with poor oral health.

Wisconsin is one of the worst-performing states in the country at providing dental care for disadvantaged kids

A better way to help the disabled get to work.

Wisconsin should join neighbors Minnesota and Michigan, and several other states, in authorizing the creation of these licensed mid-level professionals

Wisconsin has a dental access problem, especially for low-income individuals, says Morris Kleiner, professor at the University of Minnesota. Kleiner explains how allowing dental therapists could provide the solution. Kleiner’s presentation was delivered at the Badger Institute’s Policy Symposium.

Reform would address WI provider shortage, particularly for children on Medicaid.

A solution to Wisconsin’s costly dental access problem?

If Wisconsin allowed dental therapists, more kids would have access to care, proponents say

Measure eliminates Wisconsin’s arbitrary higher exam scores, which had fenced out many aspiring chiropractors.

Badger State requires higher score on national exam than most other states

The entire country is in thrall to a large and growing opioid crisis. From celebrity deaths to the ever-growing number…

The fact that SSDI is now a year closer to a mandatory 19% benefit cut once reserves are depleted doesn’t mean there is much more urgency in Congress for reforming disability benefits.

A new model of care has quietly emerged that changes primary care as we know it – perfectly aligning the priorities and best interests of doctors and patients.